Challenge Set

The Long Island Blues Challenge is scheduled  on Sept. 19, so mark your calendars for a day of live blues beginning at 1 p.m. at the Warehouse in Amityville.
More details will be released when we get them, but what do you really need to know? Live blues? Check. Nice venue? Check. Good food? Check.  Great vibe? check. You're good.
The local challenge will be judged according to criteria set by the Blues Foundation. You can read all about it, including judging criteria and all the rules, here.
Long Island acts have a strong history in the event, held yearly on the world-famous Beale Street in Memphis, Tenn. Most recently, L.I.'s solo/duo winner, Felix Slim, placed second overall and won the Lee Oskar Harmonica award in 2020.